Edra Soto’s GRAFT

Edra Soto’s GRAFT

Grafting is a horticultural process that involves splicing one plant onto another to jump start growth. The root stock is the base, or anchor, of the operation used for its already mature, well developed root system. The scion is the plant matter that is grafted on;...

Top 8 Weekend Picks (4/1-4/3)

There is just too much good stuff this weekend, 5 spots aren’t enough. Here’s what I think everyone should see, in chronological and alphabetical order: Friday (4/1) – UIUC MFA Show: Artsplosia at Co-Prosperity Sphere Work by Will Arnold, Jung Eun...
What It Is Puts Out a Whole Lotta Catalogues!

What It Is Puts Out a Whole Lotta Catalogues!

Just wanted to let you all know that the Oak Park, IL domestic art space What It Is has made catalogs from several shows from its 2009 and 2010 years of programming available for purchase on their website. I don’t know how long these publications have actually...
The Biggest Top 5 You’ve Ever Seen!

The Biggest Top 5 You’ve Ever Seen!

Ok, so for those of you who don’t know yet, CAA (College Art Association) has dubbed Chicago worthy for it’s pedagogical adventures, and has settled in our fair city for the weekend. As a member of CAA, I’ll be cruising from lecture to lecture the...